Jens Stoltenberg
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An honour to be the 1st #NATO Secretary General in Saudi Arabia. In talks with Khalid bin Salman خالد بن سلمان, I underlined the Kingdom’s leading role in the Arab & Muslim world, and our desire to deepen cooperation. Grateful that HRH accepted my invitation to visit NATO.
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An honour to speak with Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary General Jasem Albudaiwi مجلس التعاون during my visit to Riyadh – the 1st visit to Saudi Arabia by a #NATO Secretary General. Dialogue with partners is deeply important to NATO, and we value our relationship with the #GCC .
Good to meet Prime Minister Luc Frieden. I congratulated him on his appointment and thanked him for #Luxembourg 's valuable contributions to #NATO , including a concrete plan to increase defence spending. We discussed the brutal war in #Ukraine & the need to keep up our support.
Congratulated Prime Minister Milojko Spajić on his appointment. #Montenegro makes key contributions to #NATO , and plays a vital role for stability in the Western Balkans. We agreed on the importance of continued support for #Ukraine , and the need to stand strong together in NATO.
Great to be back in the Republic of North Macedonia for the 1st time as a #NATO Ally. In talks with President Stevo Pendarovski & PM Dimitar Kovachevski, and in my address to the Assembly, I welcomed 🇲🇰’s contributions to NATO, and praised its example as a successful multiethnic society.
Timely discussions w/ President Александар Вучић & Aна Брнабић Brnabić on recent tensions & NATO Kosovo Force - KFOR’s vital role in protecting all communities in #Kosovo . I welcome that #Serbia is prepared to help ensure accountability for perpetrators of recent violence.
Good talks with Vjosa Osmani & Albin Kurti on the security situation in #Kosovo & the region. #NATO will continue do what’s necessary to maintain a safe & secure environment for all communities - I thanked NATO Kosovo Force - KFOR troops for their key role in preserving regional stability.
Good meeting w/Mark Rutte Mark Rutte of our valued Ally The #Netherlands . We agree that we must keep supporting #Ukraine as it enters a second winter of Russia’s war. We also addressed the crisis in the Middle East. In a more dangerous world, we need a strong #NATO more than ever.
Thank you President Ursula von der Leyen for another excellent meeting with the College of Commissioners. We agree that #NATO - #EU cooperation is more important than ever – together we are providing unprecedented support to #Ukraine , improving resilience, and standing up for our values.
Honoured to receive the Henry A. Kissinger Prize. Thanks to the The American Academy in Berlin, to President Steinmeier & Speaker Pelosi. I see this as a prize for #NATO , all the hard-working people behind the scenes, & the dedicated men & women in uniform keeping us safe. This one’s for them!